While most people have heard of carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome is not as well known. Cubital tunnel syndrome is a painful condition caused by entrapment of the ulnar nerve, which gives sensation to the little finger, the…

Most people have at least a basic understanding of carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition that produces pain, numbness or tingling in the thumb, index, middle and ring fingers due to pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. A lesser-known, yet prevalent “tunnel” condition is cubital tunnel syndrome. Cubital tunnel syndrome has many things in common with carpal tunnel syndrome, but it involves a different nerve in the arm.…

It isn't very funny when you knock your "funny bone" into something. Suddenly, a sharp, electrifying sensation surges down your arm into your fingers from your elbow; it hurts, but subsides in a few moments. The reason why hitting…